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What is Acupuncture
Originating in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a technique that uses small sterile needles inserted into the skin to treat multiple...
Nervous System
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What is the Sympathetic Nervous System?
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response, the body’s reaction to dangerous or stressful situations. It...
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What is Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is when the spinal column narrows, resulting in decreased space for the spinal cord and spinal nerves.
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What is the Autonomic Nervous System?
Heartbeats, blood pressure, digestion: these vital functions occur without thought, all thanks to the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous...
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What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the “rest-and-digest” functions of the body. It becomes more active during times of relaxation...
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Somatic Nervous System
The somatic nervous system (SNS) is the peripheral nervous system division responsible for all voluntary movement of the body. The somatic nervous...
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What is the Peripheral Nervous System
The human nervous system divides into the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS comprises the brain and...
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What is the Vagus Nerve?
The vagus nerve is also known as the vagal nerve and cranial nerve X. It has many vital functions and is essential in keeping the body healthy. It is...
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What is the Central Nervous System?
You might already know that your central nervous system (CNS) is one of the most critical parts of the body. It sends and receives messages between...
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What is the Nervous System
The nervous system is a complex network of cells and tissues that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The nervous system...